Exodus 1947 (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film
Released in 1997, Exodus 1947 is a documentary film directed by Robby Henson, running about 56 minutes. “The ship that launched a nation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Exodus 1947 is a one hour PBS documentary narrated by Morley Safer with a score by Ilan Rechtman. The Exodus 1947 voyage acted as a catalyst in forming the new State of Israel. The documentary focuses on clandestine and "illegal" American efforts to finance and crew the most infamous of ten American ships that attempted to bring Jewish refugees to Palestine.
Who’s in it. Exodus 1947 stars Murray Aronoff as Himself, Ike Aronowitz as Himself, David Ben-Gurion as Himself and Eli Bergman as Himself, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Exodus 1947 page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Exodus 1947 (1997)?
- In US, Exodus 1947 is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Exodus 1947?
- Exodus 1947 stars Murray Aronoff, Ike Aronowitz, David Ben-Gurion, Eli Bergman and Moe Bernstein.
- When was Exodus 1947 released?
- Exodus 1947 was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.